Der Fall Vukobrankovics by Ernst Weiss
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"Der Fall Vukobrankovics" by Ernst Weiss is a novel set in the early 20th century. The plot revolves around the trial of Milica Vukobrankovics, a 24-year-old school teacher accused of attempting to poison the wife of a school inspector by adding arsenic to their food. The narrative explores themes of betrayal, societal status, and psychological manipulation, with Milica's character at the center of the unfolding drama, showcasing a complex interplay between innocence
and guilt. The opening of the novel introduces the courtroom proceedings that mark the beginning of the first trial against Milica Vukobrankovics. As the trial unfolds, numerous witnesses provide testimonies related to allegations of poisoning within the Piffl family, revealing intricate relationships and potential motives. The accused defiantly maintains her innocence while attempting to redirect suspicion onto others, particularly the Piffl's adopted son. The dramatization of her emotional turmoil and the interactions with judges and lawyers set a tense atmosphere as the character's psyche and social manipulations come to the forefront, hinting at deeper motivations and complexities that will unravel as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Weiss, Ernst, 1882-1940 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Leonhard, Rudolf, 1889-1953 |
| LoC No. | ltf91009191 |
| Title | Der Fall Vukobrankovics |
| Series Title | Aussenseiter der Gesellschaft. Die Verbrechen der Gegenwart. Band 4 |
| Series Title | Außenseiter der Gesellschaft. Die Verbrechen der Gegenwart. Band 4 |
| Credits | Jens Sadowski |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| LoC Class | KJ: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: Europe |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Piffl, Antonie |
| Subject | Thury, Elisabeth, 1894-1973 -- Trials, litigation, etc. |
| Subject | Murder -- Austria -- Vienna -- Case studies |
| Subject | Trials (Murder) -- Austria -- Vienna |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66604 |
| Release Date | Oct 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 11668 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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